The Anti-Corruption Research Centre (ARC) Autumn Workshop at Dublin City University Business School.

The event was chaired by Rob Gillanders and brought together leading voices in the fight against corruption. A particular highlight was the keynote from Luís de Sousa, who shared fascinating insights into the challenges and advances in survey methods for studying corruption.

A big thank you to Susana Coroado for her excellent organisation, and to all participants who contributed to such engaging discussions throughout the day.Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore: “Finance function, inclusion makes the difference”

To overcome simplistic approaches to Diversity & Inclusion and to understand if and how these practices can concretely affect the quality of the work and results of the Finance function. This is the aim of the research “The impact of diversity and inclusion on management control and corporate disclosure: the role of finance”, funded by the MUR (PRIN 2022) and presented on 22 October in the Pius XI Hall of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart.

The project, coordinated by Angela Kate Pettinicchio with Barbara Imperatori and Mario Daniele (professors of the University’s Faculty of Economics), involved two other research teams: that of the Università Bocconi, led by Angelo Ditillo, and that of the Università di Bologna, represented by Eleonora Monaco. Together they analyzed how diversity and inclusion within finance teams – and in particular in the role of CFOs – influence corporate transparency and the quality of accounting information.

“The project aimed to understand whether D&I management practices can make a difference with respect to the results and working methods of the Finance function,” explained Prof. Barbara Imperatori, emphasizing the importance of a transdisciplinary approach that intertwines human resources, operational processes and organizational culture.

I International Week at Universidad Pontificia Comillas

🎓 From October 27 to October 31, Comillas hosted the first edition of the International Week.  🤝 This event was an excellent opportunity to strengthen the ties of cooperation between the institutions and explore new opportunities for exchange and academic ✈️📚 collaboration

At Comillas – ICADE they continue to be committed to global education and international experiences that broaden horizons 🌎✨

Martha and Spencer Love School of Business students competed in the International Collegiate Sales Competition

The Elon Sales Team networked and competed at the International Collegiate Sales Competition (ICSC) this past weekend. We are excited that Shriya B. placed 3rd in the Speed Selling Competition!

The team capped off the weekend with a visit to Disneyworld. The team (Shriya Baru, Andrew Shawah, Nailah Ware, and Connor Ockerman) were coached by Dr. George Talbert and executive-in-residence Ann Fritchman with peer coaches Max Quatroche, David Stacy, and Alex Scheinler.

Stats & Strengths at NC State Poole College of Management 🏆📈

New academic departments, student award-winners and new rankings are among the year’s highlights. ✨ Check out more updates from across the college. ➡️ https://ow.ly/M3MA50XgplB

Goodman School of Business at Brock University will host key voices from government, academia and industry next week to map out a coordinated strategy for resilience and innovation.

Goodman’s 2025 CPA Ontario Centre for Public Policy and Innovation in Accounting symposium, “Global trade in transition: Meeting the moment,” will take place on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 8:50 am to 3:30 pm in hashtag#BrockU’s Goodman Atrium.

“Canada stands at a critical juncture in global trade, and it’s more important than ever that we convene leaders from across sectors to address the challenges and opportunities ahead,” said Goodman Accounting Professor Kareen Brown. “Hosting this dialogue ensures diverse Canadian perspectives are not only heard but also lead the way as we determine what’s next.”

The full-day event features speakers from academia, government and the business community, with panel moderation provided by hashtag#Goodman faculty members. Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/-qSk8ks hashtag#BrockU

First Irish Annual Doctoral Colloquium in Finance at DCU Business School

The First Irish Annual Doctoral Colloquium in Finance was hosted at DCU Business School, and organized by finLAB at the DCU Institute for Business and Society in collaboration with the Irish Academy of Finance (IAF), and it was truly an amazing experience!

The event brought together PhD students and faculty from universities across Ireland (and beyond) for a full day of research presentations, discussions, and networking. The quality of the papers, the thoughtful feedback, and the collegial atmosphere made this inaugural colloquium a real success.

A heartfelt thank-you to our keynote speakers, Prof. Michael Dowling and Professor Chandra Thapa, for their inspiring talks, and to Prof. Dominic Elliott, Prof. Geraldine Ryan, Prof. Colm O’Gorman, Dr. Sandeep Rao, Prof. Julie Byrne, all members of our Advisory and Scientific Committees and our colleagues from other universities for their invaluable support.

Special thanks also to our finLAB team for their exceptional contribution throughout the day, actively supporting sessions, engaging with participants, and helping make the colloquium run so smoothly.

And of course, sincere thanks to all PhD presenters and discussants whose energy, ideas, and collaboration made the event so vibrant and engaging.

I’m very proud of what we achieved together, and even more excited to see how this colloquium will grow into an annual tradition for Ireland’s finance research community.